CDOT Launches Two Major Highway Resurfacing Projects Starting April 28
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin two significant resurfacing projects on Sunday, April 28, impacting both Highway 24 and Highway 285. On Highway 24, crews will resurface the stretch from Florissant to just west of Woodland Park. This project...
River Access Restricted Today Due to Blasting Near Ruby Mountain
Blasting and heavy rock scaling operations continue today along the Arkansas River corridor near Brown’s Canyon National Monument. As a result, river users should expect access delays and potential hold-ups between Fisherman’s Bridge and Ruby Mountain Campground. This...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Opens Impact Grant Applications for Housing and Environment
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Impact Grant Cycle, with funding opportunities in affordable housing solutions and environmental innovation. The Housing Solutions Grant will provide up to $12,000 for a single...
What’s Up Salida? Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce invites community members to its monthly “What’s Up Salida” Coffee on Thursday, April 17, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Salida Community Center. This casual gathering provides an opportunity to hear updates from local...
Easter Egg Hunt!
Enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19thThonhoff Park (across from the courhouse) at 9:00am
Chaffee County Youth Alliance Announces 2025 Mini-Grant Award Recipients
The Chaffee County Youth Alliance (CCYA) is pleased to announce the distribution of competitive grant awards to 10 community projects through their seventh annual mini-grant process. More than $18,000 in grant funding was awarded to projects and programs that align...
Salida Baseball falls to Summit 8-0 on the road.
Summit scored in each of their innings as they take the win over the Spartans 8-0. The Spartans fall to 6-6 on the year. Catch the Highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/17052) from this one right...
Artist Submissions Open for 2nd Annual Salida Chalk Festival
The Salida Chalk Festival returns to downtown on June 28. Artists will create 6'x6' chalk murals during the event. Submissions are due by May 2. Selected artists receive a stipend, lunch, a T-shirt, and art supplies. For more info or to submit, contact the SteamPlant...
Listening Sessions Planned for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The Intergenerational Task Force will host Grandfamilies Listening Sessions later this month. The sessions offer support, a light dinner, and free childcare: Buena Vista: Tuesday, April 29, at the Community Center. Salida: Thursday, May 1, at the Boys and Girls Club....
Ditch Cleaning Work Parties Begin This Week at Hutchinson Ranch
Central Colorado Conservancy's Hands for Lands program will host ditch cleaning work parties tomorrow and Thursday at Hutchinson Ranch. Volunteers will clean the Del Monte Ditch, which runs from Poncha Springs to the ranch. To volunteer, visit...
– Project Announcement – Resurfacing project to begin on US 24 from Florissant to Woodland Park
Motorists should plan for daytime and nighttime work starting April 28 Teller County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and it contract partner Martin Marietta will begin a resurfacing project on April 28 along US Highway 24 from Florissant to just west of...
CR 384 Northwest of Buena Vista to Close Tuesday for Culvert Work
Chaffee County Road 384 will be fully closed Tuesday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for culvert replacement. The closure extends the entire length of CR 384 between Highway 24 and CR 361. No through traffic will be allowed, including pedestrians and cyclists.
